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Pitkin County veteran services officer reports new claims, retro payments and regional support plans
Summary
Adam Lazarow, Pitkin County’s veteran service officer, told commissioners he has filed claims that generated retroactive payments for local veterans and that he is building partnerships with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and neighboring counties to maintain services while regional capacity is rebuilt.
Adam Lazarow, Pitkin County’s veteran service officer, reported to the Board of County Commissioners on May 27 that his office has increased claims activity, supported veterans in securing retroactive compensation and is coordinating with neighboring counties to sustain services while local and regional staffing transitions continue.
Lazarow said he enrolled veterans, filed disability claims and helped veterans connect with VA health-care enrollment, vet centers and state veteran services. Lazarow described a mix of outcomes: some veterans received retroactive payments large enough to substantially change their financial situation, he said, and other claims are pending.
Nut graf: Lazarow said Pitkin County’s veteran service work combines local intake and federal claims support, and he and county staff are pursuing…
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